It was already dark when Tang San left. Looking at Tang San's gloomy face, Lu Yu even wanted to go to the Nuoding Academy to see up close how Tang San and Yu Xiaogang's relationship would develop.
But I only thought about it. If I actually went, I'd be pestered by Yu Xiaogang every single day.
At the dinner table, Lu Yu took out a book and handed it to Lu Fei. Lu Fei took it and looked at the cover. It was titled " Taiqing True Qi Manual ". He looked at Lu Yu curiously.
"Brother, what is this?"
"This is the cultivation technique I practice. Don't rush to practice it yet. Memorize it all first, and then I'll teach you the others."
Lu Yu took a bite of rice and said.
"A cultivation technique? Is it the same as meditation?" Lu Fei tilted his head and stared blankly at Lu Yu.
"Similar, but the cultivation speed is faster than meditation. You can't tell anyone about the technique," Lu Yu advised Lu Fei after thinking for a moment.
"Okay, got it, bro!"
The following morning.
After a quick wash, the brothers Lu Yu and Lu Fei took Lu Fei to school. Lu Fei chattered on and on, as if he had endless things to say.
"Brother, what are those acupoints and meridians mentioned in the cultivation method you gave me? They're not even in the meditation method!"
"Hmm... well..."
Lu Yu thought for a moment that the cultivation technique was difficult to explain, so he could only explain it in a way that Lu Fei could understand.
"This is a more advanced meditation method, definitely different from the meditation methods taught in the beginner Soul Master Academy. After you memorize all the contents, I will teach you about meridians and acupoints."
"Yes, yes, I will definitely try my best to memorize it!"
The two brothers chatted and laughed all the way to the Nuoding Academy. Looking at the buildings inside, Lu Yu really wanted to go in and secretly observe how Tang San and Yu Xiaogang would get along.
"Brother, are you still coming to pick me up after school today?" Lu Fei tugged at Lu Yu's sleeve, his eyes full of anticipation.
Pulled by Lu Fei, Lu Yu's restless thoughts returned instantly, and she looked down at the expectant Lu Fei.
"Go inside quickly, I'll pick you up after school!" Lu Yu nodded and affectionately ruffled Lu Fei's hair.
Watching Lu Fei's departing figure, Lu Yu hesitated for a moment at the school gate, then gritted her teeth and stomped her foot.
"Damn, if I'm careful, I shouldn't get caught!"
Having made up her mind, Lu Yu didn't even go through the main gate. Instead, she circled around to the academy wall, looked around to make sure no one was watching, and then climbed over the fence with both hands.
After circling around the flower bed, Lu Yu saw a group of people sweeping around it, and guessed that these must be the work-study students.
Lu Yu walked up to a student and stopped him, asking, "Excuse me, do you know where the Grandmaster's office is?"
The part-time worker cautiously sized Lu Yu up and down. Seeing that Lu Yu was dressed appropriately, he tentatively asked, "Is there something you need from the Grandmaster?"
"Well, I have some questions about cultivation that I'd like to ask the Grandmaster," Lu Yu said, offering a reasonably plausible reason.
"I see, but unfortunately..."
The part-time student paused, looked around to make sure no one was paying attention, and then whispered in Lu Yu's ear.
" The Grandmaster was attacked by someone last night, and Grandmaster was only brought to the clinic this morning. We still don't know his condition!"
"What? You got hit? Who hit you?" Lu Yu asked three questions in quick succession.
"I don't know either!" The part-time student spread his hands, looking blankly at Lu Yu.
"Okay, thank you!"
As he spoke, Lu Yu took out a Silver Soul Coin and flicked it out. The work-study student's eyes lit up, and he threw down his broom to catch the Silver Soul Coin. When he looked up to thank Lu Yu, Lu Yu had already climbed over the wall and left the academy the way he came.
Walking down the street, Lu Yu's eyes were filled with disbelief. He never expected that Tang San would actually beat up Yu Xiaogang after returning last night.
"Does my little butterfly have that much influence? This Little Scumbag going head-to-head with Yu Xiaogang?"
Lu Yu was completely baffled. In both the novel and the anime, Tang San respected Yu Xiaogang very much. Even when he discovered the error in Yu Xiaogang's theory, he did not sever his master-disciple relationship with Yu Xiaogang.
Inside the Nuoding Academy, Tang San was listening to the teacher's lecture in a very good mood, his mouth almost stretched to his ears in a wide grin.
Tang San was still unsure how to get along with Yu Xiaogang when he heard the news that Yu Xiaogang had been beaten. This gave him a perfect opportunity to use taking care of Yu Xiaogang Yu Xiaogang as an excuse to reconnect with him.
" Little San, what's making you so happy?" Xiao Wu looked at Tang San's expression with great curiosity, poked Tang San Tang San's side, and whispered in his ear.
"Is... is there?" Tang San's face stiffened upon hearing Xiao Wu's question, and he forced a smile.
"Yes, your grin is practically reaching your ears! What's the good news? Tell me!" Xiao Wu leaned even closer, almost touching Tang San.
Tang San blinked and instantly thought of an excuse, "I ran into my dad yesterday!"
"Your dad? Is he coming today? Can you take me to see him?" Xiao Wu pouted, her eyes full of envy. She had never seen her father since she could remember and wanted to see what Tang San's father looked like.
Upon hearing this, Tang San forced a smile. Recalling Tang Hao's disheveled appearance, Tang San gave a reluctant reply.
"I don't know if my dad will come today. I'll call you if he does."
Xiao Wu nodded dejectedly, pouted, and pointed to the Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges Tang San's waist. Tang San immediately understood and used his Soul Power to take out a carrot from his Storage Soul Tool and handed it to Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu took the carrot, her earlier disappointment instantly vanishing, and happily ate the carrot in her hand.
As the sun set, the day's classes quickly came to an end, so the students took turns leaving the classroom. Tang San said he was going to work at the blacksmith's shop and parted ways with Xiao Wu.
After parting ways with Xiao Wu, Tang San went straight to the Academic Affairs Office to inquire about Yu Xiaogang's current situation. After obtaining the address of the clinic where Yu Xiaogang was Tang San hurriedly ran out of the office.
The teachers in the disciplinary office watched Tang San's departing figure and sighed repeatedly, wishing they had a disciple like him.
Before long, Tang San arrived at the clinic. After inquiring about Yu Xiaogang's condition from the staff, Tang San went upstairs to the door of Yu Xiaogang's private ward.
He took a few deep breaths to adjust his facial expression, and pushed open the ward door with a look of grief and fear.
Just as he was about to cry out, he saw that the empty ward contained only one bed, on which lay Yu Xiaogang, unconscious.
Tang San walked slowly to the bedside and looked at Yu Xiaogang, who was in a coma. His face showed no emotion. He silently moved a wooden chair over and sat down in front of the bed.
Tang San didn't leave, nor did he make any other moves. He just quietly watched Yu Xiaogang, seemingly lost in thought.
As dusk settled, Tang San Tang San motionless for the entire afternoon. The ward was unlit, and the lingering light of his defeated state made his face appear even more sinister.
Yu Xiaogang moved his hand and uttered hoarse, indistinct syllables.
"Water... water..."